My Beloved (Part Iii)
My attention is undivided as you dance for me the dance of
Mahanaim with your beautiful sandaled feet. Your graceful legs are the jewels of
the Master Craftsman, which surround my waist, and your feet secure them. So,
we embrace and come together, for I belong to you, and I know your desire is for
me. Hold me close and caress me because the winter is past; the rain is over
and gone. The vines have budded and the blossoms have opened. Everything
is now ready, and our bed is new and lively. It's undefiled. It's spread abroad
with silk and satin and is perfumed with aloes and cinnamon. And in our bed is
every delicacy that has been stored up, so let us solace ourselves with loves,
and let us take our fill of desire until the morning.
I have come into my garden; I have gathered myrrh with spice. I have
eaten my honeycomb and my honey. I have drank my wine and my milk, which
have come straight to me. Flowing gently over my lips and teeth is the drink of
your spiced wine, the nectar of your pomegranates- and I, too, shall always fill
you with love. You are priceless to me, and I trust you. I will be good to you all of
my days. You are blessed. You excel all others who think they have done
virtuously. Cradled beside me, you protect my heart, and I will praise you
because you fear the Lord, but never be afraid- I will do for you all that you
require. I will be for you all that you need, and my banner over you is love.
My queen, I am rich in you. You send light into my life as fair as the
moon, and clear as the sun, and majestic as the stars in procession- and I love
you. I love you for who you are. I will always cherish and adore you. I will live
with you in understanding and compassion, and I will care for you, so be secure
in me. We are one; you are my only one, and I am yours. This is the Lord's doing
and it's marvelous in our eyes, so let us rejoice together in Him and celebrate
our love. Let us join together always and delight ourselves forever.
Copyright © Leon Stacey | Year Posted 2007
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